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Opinion

Dirty laundry

October 6, 2020 by Guest Post

By Brenda Allington, Florence My, my! That was quite the “laundry list” describing Gorski’s philosophy which was submitted 09/29/20 by Rachel Bartlett of Stevensville. I taught my sons early on, that […]

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Marijuana revenue would provide crucial relief

October 6, 2020 by Guest Post

By Ann Reely, Missoula Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Montana has plummeted into the worst economic recession since World War II. A recent analysis conducted by Montana’s Bureau of […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Charles Koch and three SCOTUS nominees

October 6, 2020 by Guest Post

By Bob Williams, Stevensville Mitch McConnell wrongfully held 142 Federal Judgeship appointments away from President Obama, and gave them to President Trump. SCOTUS Justice Scalia died in February, 2016. In March, […]

Filed Under: Opinion

I-190 and CI-118

October 6, 2020 by Guest Post

By Audrey Dozier, Missoula Legalizing marijuana in Montana is the next logical step in freeing up more resources to make our justice system more effective and efficient. The possession and consumption […]

Filed Under: Opinion

My future, and the future of our Town, is in your hands

September 29, 2020 by Guest Post

By Stevensville Mayor Brandon Dewey Stevensville Friends and Neighbors, In the coming weeks ballots for the general election will be made available and you will see a ballot issue to […]

Filed Under: Opinion

A hero whistle blower

September 29, 2020 by Guest Post

By Leanna Rodebaugh, Stevensville History lesson: May 31, 2019 RFP  A request for IT services sent out and bids closed on this date. Requested information should provide information in a SEALED […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Dewey must be recalled

September 29, 2020 by Guest Post

By Mark Adams, Stevensville Where do we start? Bandon Dewey wants to put Bob Michalson on trial for ex parte contact with the residents of Creekside Meadows neighborhood which are taxpayers […]

Filed Under: Opinion

False information

September 29, 2020 by Guest Post

By Dawn Smith, Stevensville I was reading in the last Bitterroot Star that Brandon Dewey was taking accolades on bringing the 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular and Skatepark Jam to our […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Reply to Prather

September 29, 2020 by Guest Post

By Helen Sabin, Corvallis This is in reply to the Guest Comment, by Joan Prather, “Rights, Do We Deserve Them?” published in the September 23 edition of the Bitterroot Star.   […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Wrong goals for Stevensville and Ravalli County

September 29, 2020 by Guest Post

By Marilyn Wolff, Stevensville The developers of Burnt Fork Estates, a proposed development of 220 family units plus 16 commercial lots east of Stevensville, had an ad in the 9-2 edition […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Women’s voices needed

September 29, 2020 by Guest Post

By Ann Machek, Stevensville I will add my voice to all the accolades to remarkable Ruth Bader Ginsburg. However, I will not forget to honor all the courageous women who went […]

Filed Under: Opinion

What is Margaret Gorski’s political philosophy

September 29, 2020 by Guest Post

By Rachel Bartlett, Stevensville Margaret Gorski will follow the mainstream political philosophy of the left. She must do so in order to remain united with her party. She cannot deviate from […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Confused or contrived?

September 29, 2020 by Guest Post

By Skip Kowalski, Stevensville Folks who follow the news about the Forest Service know that the recent Gold Butterfly timber sale project was stopped by a lawsuit. Mistakenly, there is a […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Can this really be happening?

September 29, 2020 by Guest Post

By Tom Tunny, Hamilton  When President Trump was asked if he would accept the results of the upcoming elections, he said that he “would have to see what happens”. What does […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Vote for party, not candidate

September 29, 2020 by Guest Post

By Frank Novotny, Victor A political party has a basic premise. At least it should have. So, let’s cut to the basics. Over 70 years ago the chairman of the Communist […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Support for Merrill

September 29, 2020 by Guest Post

By Kirk Thompson, Stevensville This November we have a choice between two very different candidates for HD 87 in Ravalli County. The Republican, Ron Marshall, runs a business that sells flavored […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Open your eyes

September 29, 2020 by Guest Post

By Celia Grohmann, Missoula I am more than exhausted by the Trump-ettes who are sick of our government “interfering” in their precious lives, “costing” too much money in taxes and otherwise […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Trump is not the problem

September 29, 2020 by Guest Post

By Bob Williams, Stevensville Think this through and through. America’s number one adversary increased its mass media information warfare against the USA during the 2016 election cycle. For instance, disseminating across […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Bullying

September 29, 2020 by Guest Post

By Allan Supak, MD, Stevensville As I understand it, everyone is against bullying. There are multiple programs and non-profits involved with its elimination. Have you noticed the actions and behaviors on […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Thank you, Governor Bullock!

September 29, 2020 by Guest Post

By Paul Kink, Stevensville Last Saturday, September 26th was National Public Lands day and thanks to Governor Bullock, those of us who have enjoyed the outdoor recreational opportunities provided by the […]

Filed Under: Opinion

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